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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1871
Page
2
The bill says payment on these lines begins after ten miles of roads are built, with rail companies paying two percent of gross earnings to the State Treasury each year for the school fund. It claims 1,140 miles of railroad will be created, though St. Louis members doubt the measure serves the city’s interests.
A joint conference of the Republican and Liberal Republican Committees for St. Louis county unanimously adopts a plan to form a single union committee. The statement pledges good faith, united effort, and hopes for Republican victories statewide while criticizing prior defections.
The House Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds reports unanimous finding that the south wing is an inexcusable hazard and must be abandoned. A joint resolution directs the Governor to order the trustees to abandon the wing at once and house remaining pupils in other parts or provide suitable alternatives at no extra state cost.
The Golden Age launches with editorials led by a critique of a potential vice presidency, supporting wide scholarly debate. It pledges full access for orthodox and heterodox voices, Republicans and Democrats, Christians and pagans, praising free discussion on church state society literature art and moral reform.
The Forty-second Congress sits with 317 members including 74 senators and 243 representatives. Senate Republicans hold 57 seats, Democrats 15, with two vacancies. Republicans Clayton of Arkansas and Alcorn of Mississippi declined elections, and a Texas seat may be contested between Reynolds and Hamilton. The House comprises 131 Republicans, 96 Democrats, and 16 vacancies, with several districts in California Connecticut New Hampshire Texas Illinois Michigan pending contests.
Ars LA Caarette Worms Frankfort en the Maine and Konigsberg contend for the site of the future German Emperor crown. The old imperial crown is in Austria and may be transferred or remain Austria property. Most likely a new crown will be made for the Emperor William.
The passage argues that Eastern members of Congress delaying the apportionment bill harms Western representation and could pave the way for Moving the Capital. It criticizes Eastern politicians for iliberal and illegal conduct and suggests conceding Western claims would reduce prejudice and strengthen national unity.
The Kentucky Legislature failed to pass a bill allowing black testimony and proposes a compromise to admit it only when both sides agree and it is recorded. This allows suppression when testimony is important and risks exploiting the adjusted rule, leaving the colored man unprotected and underscoring the need for full rights.
A Chicago architect named Heafield argues the Springfield State House can be finished under the current appropriation of 3,000,600 by completing from the existing foundation per the original plans, refuting prior Chicago press claims of far higher costs. The piece notes past Chicago Court House safety doubts but says completing the project cheaply would honor work already done and avoid wasteful rebuilding.
A Chicago Times critique condemns the habit of assuming opponents are jail bound and that one’s own party holds all virtue. It argues the Times harsher toward its own party, accusing officials in Illinois of swindling while the paper questions its own reliability as evidence.
The Louisville Courier Journal claims Southern actions helped create the Republican party and that treasonous conduct by the South solidified GOP control. It asserts Republicans must keep ascendency due to Southern Democracy’s role and warns that moderation by Southern Democrats would fail to sustain Republican governance.
A local tribute argues Sprague should be judged by his bravery and patriotism. It notes his governorship of Little Rhody for industrial interests and his wartime leadership as a senator, insisting loyalty and reliability remain intact despite unfounded disloyalty charges.
In the House of Lords the Ministry was asked if British Commissioners’ conclusions bind and if an umpire is provided for non agreement. Earl Granville stated the Commissioners are not final arbitrators but may report to governments if they reach agreement on mode of settlement.
Paris papers mutter violent rhetoric urging personal crisis displays of mob action and call for German withdrawal from the suburbs. They long urged pressure on Bismarck and warned of future moves as they criticize the surrender and sensationalize events following the occupation.
An amusing episode in the United States Senate last Saturday saw Saulsbury of Delaware, whose term expired, confuse himself with his successor a relative of the same name. After realizing he was no longer a senator he apologized, donned his hat, and left as the other Saulsbury entered to take the vacated seat.
The appropriation resolution of thanks to Speaker Blake of the House of Representatives on the dissolution of the last Congress received unanimous assent, with only Mungen of Ohio opposing. The measure was introduced by Hon. B. S. Cox of New York City, a Democrat.
The Hannibal Courier calls citizens to vote a subsidy to secure railroad shops in Hannibal. It notes Quincy’s efforts hint at a new branch of industry and argues the city should not lose momentum while striving to rebuild fortunes Hampered by hard conditions.
The new Congress assembles today with the Senate little changed from the prior session. In the House the party split stands at 130 Republicans to 96 Democrats, with 14 seats still to be filled in New Hampshire Connecticut California and Texas. Contested seats number from twelve to fifteen and four members are African American, including one who served in the last House.
Democratic papers endorse a House plan by Mr. Springer of Sangamon to restrict public school instruction to seven basic branches. They argue the measure aims to make schools as common as possible.
Henry D Cooke who had been offered the District of Columbia governorship declines the post. He is not Major Henry D an Military Agent of this State at Washington but a member of the banking firm Jay Cooke Co and brother of its principal. He formerly lived in Ohio and edited the State Journal at Columbus.
A Committee of the State Legislature is appointed to visit Perry Springs to study its suitability for a state institution. The report highlights water advantages and absence of strong facilities, save what is imported, as a favorable location for a fate inebriate asylum.
In the Nebraska Senate on Saturday, impeachment articles against Gov. Butler passed the House and were read as the governor was summoned to answer. Rumors of an armed group in the capital to support Butler circulate, but likely sensational. Regional political shifts include a reunion of Radical and Liberal Republicans in St. Louis and local posts in Rock Island. General note on governors’ impeachments, and Maj. Harry D. Cooke’s offer for DC governorship declined. Proposals to regulate railroad freight tariffs advance in the Illinois State Senate.
The report approves republishing documents burned in the late fire and notes a resolution on removing State Institutions from Jacksonville. Bills introduced include 6500 for State Geologist volume five publication and salaries, 20000 for the Institution of the Blind, turnpike construction, statute revisions, tramways fares, and extended court terms. Several bills pass on court terms and funding. an act about dogs is lost. county courts gain extended jurisdiction. Senate adjourns after routine bills. House session noted.
A man named Winfield opened an insurance office in Prairie City claiming to be with National Life Insurance Co New York. He arranged a policy for a local man and funds passed to agent Chase who forged a note to use the money. The forgery was found when the note returned for collection. Chase, from Chicago, was arrested and jailed. He is about 22, with a Chicago father.
Fire in Dixon Illinois destroyed six houses valued at seven thousand dollars. Walter Brown, famed oarsman, died at Newburg New York on the 3d inst. French Relief Fund subscriptions in New York reach one hundred sixteen thousand dollars. Albert Frank and Brother of New York proved defaulters for an amount not stated. Residence of A T Halli treasurer of the C B and Q R E Hinsdale 1 burned Saturday night with part furniture saved in damaged condition. In Mt Carmel Pennsylvania a man named Hoffman shot in bed and house blown up with power. Cedar Rapids Milwaukee Road organized with capital three million dollars at Cedar Rapids Iowa with fifty thousand dollars stock subscribed. North Carolina House investigates Judge E W Jones for intoxication and assault on a negro woman. Wa Bross delivered annual address at Washington University, St Louis. Kansas Legislature declines to regulate railroad fares. demand for more railroads. French press stirring anti German sentiment. peace may be short. A dispatch reports the reconstruction of the English Ministry.
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